Moved by Conflict: Object 8: Ration Book

German submarines prevented supply ships from reaching Britain with wheat, meat, tea and sugar. By 1917 food shortages had become widespread, prices were high, and queuing for food was a feature of daily life. From January 1918 national rationing of sugar, meat and butter was introduced. This child’s ration book belonged to Francis William Beales, who lived with his family in St Andrews. (ref 0316TSH)

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